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CMS has marked this home with the high-performing icon. The September 2026 Technical Users' Guide describes that icon for homes with fewer citations, higher staffing, and other quality indicators, shown in addition to the five-star rating. Selection criteria are in CMS memorandum QSO-26-14-NH.
Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.
Adjusted total nurse hours: 4.39. Adjusted RN hours: 1.26. Case-mix total: 3.36. Case-mix index: 1.228.
Total nursing staff turnover: 20.0%. RN turnover: 27.0%. Administrators who left: 0.
Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
CMS reports 2 fines totaling $8,034, and 0 payment denials.
| Date | Type | Amount or days |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
| July 9, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
Cycle 1 standard survey: January 29, 2026. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 1. Cycle 1 total health score: 16.
Cycle 2 standard survey: October 19, 2023. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 8. Total weighted health survey score: 24.
Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
The Health Deficiencies file lists 10 citations for this home, including 0 at immediate jeopardy and 0 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 28, 2026 |
3 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 9, 2024 |
| F622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 9, 2024 |
| F626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 9, 2024 |
5 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 19, 2023 |
| F803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 19, 2023 |
| F806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 19, 2023 |
| F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 19, 2023 |
| F700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 19, 2023 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 9, 2022 |
Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
Life Care Center of Estero has an overall rating of 5 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 5, and the quality measure rating is 5.
The Health Deficiencies file lists 10 health citations for this home. 0 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 0 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).
CMS reports 3.84 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.10 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.